News from the Messenger Public Library

The following changes to item loan periods and daily fine
rates were approved by the Library Board on Oct. 8, implemented on Oct. 31.

·
New DVD/Blu-Ray Video loan period will be 7 days

·
New Fiction Books loan period will be 28 days

·
New Fiction and Non-fiction Audio books loan
period will be 28 days

·
Music CD loan period will be 28 days

·
Nonfiction DVD loan period will be 28 days

·
Periodicals loan period will be 28 days

·
The Daily Fine Rate will change to $.25/day for
ALL items

The changes will support the RAILS Illinois Library System
MAGIC Library Consortium’s effort to standardize circulation policies and
improve patron-centered library services.

“Items due today?” No
worries with automatic renewal of library materials

Any items eligible for renewal will be automatically
renewed. If we have your email address, we’ll let you know which items cannot
be renewed two days prior to the due dates. Eligible items will be
automatically renewed two days prior to the due date.

Annual Holiday Open
House

The Library Board and staff invite everyone to attend our
annual Holiday Open House on Sun., Dec. 6 from 1:30–4pm. Come enjoy music, a
visit with Santa, a treasure hunt in the stacks and conversation with the
Library Board of Trustees, staff, family and friends. Don’t forget to bring
your camera for a photo with Santa!